From hardware procurement to AI-ready data center builds — I help organizations get it right the first time.

“The best way to predict the future is to build it.” – Peter Drucker

Hi, I’m Risto Ylivainio

Senior infrastructure consultant with 20+ years in IT and over 6 years at Supermicro working with Fortune 500s, major telecoms, energy firms, Service providers, Resellers, Partners, and AI infrastructure projects.

I specialize in helping companies build, scale, and optimize high-performance data centers — whether for AI, HPC, enterprise IT, or cloud infrastructure. With deep experience in hardware procurement, liquid cooling systems, rack-level integration, and navigating vendor ecosystems, I bring both strategic vision and hands-on delivery to every project.

What I Do / Services

How I Can Help

  • Data Center Strategy & Planning
    From greenfield builds to scaling existing infrastructure, I guide clients through every technical and commercial decision.
  • Hardware Procurement & Vendor Strategy
    With deep market insight and direct relationships with top-tier manufacturers, I help you get the right systems at the right cost — optimized for your workloads.
  • AI Infrastructure Readiness
    Ensure your environment can support GPU clusters, high-density compute, and future-proof AI training demands.
  • Liquid Cooling & Rack-Level Deployment
    Design and implementation of efficient, scalable cooling systems that reduce energy use and support higher compute densities.
  • Project & Vendor Management
    I can lead your IT infrastructure projects, coordinate vendors, and act as your technical advisor throughout implementation.

Why Work With Me

✔️ Decades of experience with a wide range of customers

✔️ Trusted by people I work with

✔️ Independent and technology-neutral

✔️ Able to move fast and deliver real value — from design to execution

Let’s Work Together

Need a Trusted Partner for Your Infrastructure Project?

Whether you’re building a new data center, refreshing hardware, or preparing for AI workloads — I can help.